On Sep 19, 2024, at noon the Port Authority of Nafplio was informed that the 'Evgenia' had sailed from Spetses to the Bay of Kryoneri in Arcadia with an incomplete crew. Immediately officers of the Port Authority went to the mooring point, where they found that a crew member was illegally absent from the ship, while a 34-year-old Pakistani citizen was on board, who was not registered in the sea log and did not have a visa in force. The Port Authority of Paralio Astros, which was conducting the preliminary investigation, prohibited the tanker from sailing until its crew was restored, The Master of the shoü was arrested for violation of Article 229 of the Civil Code .D. as well as the Pakistani citizen for violation of article 15 of Law 3386/2005 (Illegal stay in the country). In addition, the prescribed administrative sanctions were imposed on the ship-owning company and the Master.
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LADY CLAUDIA
On the evening of Sep 18, 2024, the Port Authorities of Agia Galini, Paleochora and Chora Sfakion were informed about the rescue of migrants on a boat by the 'Lady Claudia' and the cargo m/v "Elim Courage" 36 nautical miles south of Gavdos. They collected a total of 22 people, all of them Sudanese nationals and sailed to the anchorage of the port of Paleochora, where the rescued were transferred to a patrol boat. They were safely transported to the Tigani port of Paleochora and from there to a reception area in Agia Chania. A preliminary investigation was carried out by the Central Port Authority of Chania, while the boat was seized.
ALPHA OPTIMISM
Five Indonesian fishermen stranded for several days onboard a sinking fishing boat in the South China Sea were rescued on Sep 20, 2024, by the 'Alpha Optimism', en route from Fang Cheng Gang to Port Hedland. The bulk carrier was underway between mainland Malaysia and Borneo when the crew spotted the sinking vessel, with its crew waving with flags from the top deck. Crew from the Alpha Optimism set out in a lifeboat to rescue fishermen from the stricken fishing boat.
GEO BARENTS
On Sep 19, 96 migrants were rescued by the crew of the 'Geo Barents' from an overcrowded wooden boat in the Central Mediterranean. Many were women and children, the majority travelling alone. They were all safe on board the NGO ship. This rescue was possible thanks to the alert and aerial support from Seawatch. In the rund of the afternoon of Sep 19, 109 more people were rescued from a second overcrowded wooden boat in the Mediterranean. They were fleeing Libya. During the rescue, a boat from the Libyan Coast Guard approached the scene and conducted dangerous maneuvers. The boat eventually left, and all survivors were brought aboard the 'Geo Barents'. With 205 people on board, the ship heading towards Genoa, which has been designated as a place of safety by the Italian authorities. Photos: https://x.com/MSF_Sea/status/1836761102165705041 https://x.com/MSF_Sea/status/1836822789359067194
BENUA 999
On Sep 18, 2024, the cargo m/v KM 'Tirta Samudra XXXV' ( (IMO: 9738296) was in collision with the KM 'Benua 999' in the Karang Jamuang Island area inside the West Surabaya Shipping Lane (APBS). The patrol vessel KN 'P.329' of the Tanjung Perak Sea and Coast Guard Base was deployed to the scene and carried out monitoring and Inspection of the ships involved. The 'Tirta Samudra XXXV' suffered damage to the port side bridge and also the port side stern. Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DADvnvZSR2N/
COSTA DIADEMA
On Sep 18 at 11.40 a.m. the rescue helicopter from Aalborg medevaced a patient from the 'Costa Diadema' off Skagen. The ship was on its way from Stavanger to Kiel. After the patient was hoisted aboard, he eflown to the hospital for further medical treatment.
SALVAMAR ADHARA
Several operations were coordinated by the CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo on the night of Sep 19. The 'Guardamar Calíope' along with the 'Salvamar Adhara' rescued 327 people from two cayucos. The 'Guardamar Calipoe' transferred them to La Restinga. During the same night, the 'Guardamar Urania' rescued 113 people and transferred them to the port of La Restinga, and the 'Salvamar Mizar' rescued 56 people from a cayuco and transferred them to San Sebastián de La Gomera. Tihs respnse was coordinated by the CCS Las Palmas of Salvamento Maritimo.
NISSOS SAMOS
On the morning of Sep 19, officers of the Port Authority of Chios arrested a 21-year-old Albanian citizen for violating article 372 of the Criminal Code. Following an investigation by the officers of the Port Authority, theman was found to be in possession of €3,600 as the product of a theft, which took place on the 'Nissos Samos'. The Central Port Authority of Chios, which conducted the preliminary investigation, confiscated the amount of money.
CALEDONIAN ISLES
The 'Caledonian Isles'’ return was further delayed as engineers had to deal with issues with mounting the starboard engine. An issue has occurred with securing the starboard main engine to the bedplate on the ferrym following extensive repairs in dry dock for over eight months in Birkenhead. The ship remained stationary as of Sep 20.
DALI
The 'Dali' has officially left the Port of Norfolk on Sep 19, and is expected to head towards Zhoushan. The US Coast Guard provided a 500-yard safe zone with three tugs, not affiliated with the Coast Guard, as well as two additional Coast Guard crews — one from the Portsmouth station and one from Station Little Creek - around the 'Dali' up until the Chesapeake Bay Lighted Whistle Buoy, where the ship then continued unaccompanied. Report with photos: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/dali-leaving-port-of-virginia-headed-towards-china-u-s-coast-guard-says/
TIRTA SAMUDRA 35
On Sep 18, 2024, the KM 'Tirta Samudra XXXV' was in collision with the KM 'Benua 999' (IMO: 8597712) in the Karang Jamuang Island area inside the West Surabaya Shipping Lane (APBS). The patrol vessel KN 'P.329' of the Tanjung Perak Sea and Coast Guard Base was deployed to the scene and carried out monitoring and Inspection of the ships involved. The 'Tirta Samudra XXXV' suffered damage to the port side bridge and also the port side stern. Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DADvnvZSR2N/
SALVAMAR MIZAR
Several operations were coordinated by the CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo on the night of Sep 19. The 'Guardamar Calíope' along with the 'Salvamar Adhara' rescued 327 people from two cayucos. The 'Guardamar Calipoe' transferred them to La Restinga. During the same night, the 'Guardamar Urania' rescued 113 people and transferred them to the port of La Restinga, and the 'Salvamar Mizar' rescued 56 people from a cayuco and transferred them to San Sebastián de La Gomera. Tihs respnse was coordinated by the CCS Las Palmas of Salvamento Maritimo.
GUARDAMAR CALIOPE
Several operations were coordinated by the CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo on the night of Sep 19. The 'Guardamar Calíope' along with the 'Salvamar Adhara' rescued 327 people from two cayucos. The 'Guardamar Calipoe' transferred them to La Restinga. During the same night, the 'Guardamar Urania' rescued 113 people and transferred them to the port of La Restinga, and the 'Salvamar Mizar' rescued 56 people from a cayuco and transferred them to San Sebastián de La Gomera. Tihs respnse was coordinated by the CCS Las Palmas of Salvamento Maritimo.
ELIM COURAGE
On the evening of Sep 18, 2024, the Port Authorities of Agia Galini, Paleochora and Chora Sfakion were informed about the rescue of migrants on a boat by the 'Lady Claudia' and the cargo m/v "Elim Courage" 36 nautical miles south of Gavdos. They collected a total of 22 people, all of them Sudanese nationals and sailed to the anchorage of the port of Paleochora, where the rescued were transferred to a patrol boat. They were safely transported to the Tigani port of Paleochora and from there to a reception area in Agia Chania. A preliminary investigation was carried out by the Central Port Authority of Chania, while the boat was seized.
DE CHAN NO.44
The 'De Chan No. 44' ran aground on the Mabulica reef close to the village of Vione near Gau island on the night of Sep 18, 2024. The crew was safe, and efforts were being made to transport them from the site. The Fiji Maritime Surveillance and Rescue Coordination Centre was coordinating with another vessel to transfer the crew on board., and with the MSAF (Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji) regarding an oil spill near the vessel. Salvage operations were also underway.
CONNEMARA
The 'Connemara' has lost power while heading into the Cook Strait enroute to Wellington with 88 people on board, and drifted in the sea for more than two hours on the night of Sep 19. 2024. The ship had left Wellington at 9.38 p.m. and lost power about 40 minutes later. There was no immediate risk to anyone on board, while the ferry was drifting slowly in a southeast direction, away from the land. Maritime New Zealand, and the Rescue Co-ordination Centre, were both monitoring the situation. On Sep 20 at 2 a.m. the tug 'Tapuhi' took the 'Connemara' in tow back to Wellington, and a second tug, the 'Tiaki', served as steering tug. By 6 a.m. it was towed to the Pipitea Wharf. People started to disembark at about 7.30 a.m. The vessel would have to remain in dock until the MNZ investigation was completed.
THAILAEMTHONG 8
On Sep 17, 2024, at around 6 a.m. the 'Thai Laemthong 8', with 12 crew members on board, ran aground at Koh Mai Si, off the coast of Koh Kood off the Soneva Kiri Resort in the Trat province. Strong waves had caused an engine failure and disabled the ship, which then drifted ashore. The Koh Kood District Chief and the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Sor Chor Ror) of Trat were working together to assess the damage and provide assistance, after the Trat Marine Security Center (Sor Chor Ror Trat) received a distress call from the captain. The vessel suffered a breach, causing water to flood the engine room. The stormy winds and waves raised concerns about the potential sinking of the tanker and the environmental impact of an oil spill in the Koh Kood area. The heavy seas around Koh Kood initially prevented any rescue boats from reaching the grounded vessel. They eventually arranged for a boat from the nearby Soneva Kiri Resort to approach the 'Thai Laemthong 8'. Two fishing boats and a Navy ship tried to tow the tanker back into open waters. However, operations were difficult due to the poor weather and swollen waves.' All crew members were then evacuated from the ship. They had earlier pumped out water to keep the tanker from sinking. The ship had made an overnight stop between Koh Mai Si and Koh Kut islands to shelter from a storm on the evvening Sep 16 evening, before its engine died the following morning. There were no reports of oil leakage as the tanker, which had been transporting fuel from the Rayong province, had delivered it to fishing boats operating in Trat’s border waters, and was en route back to Rayong. Report with photos and video: https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/oil-tanker-runs-aground-at-koh-mai-si-off-koh-kood-coast-in-trat-472813 https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/oil-tanker-runs-aground-on-rocky-outcrop-amid-storm-in-thailand/vi-AA1qPbbc?ocid=weather-verthp-feeds
GUARDAMAR URANIA
Several operations were coordinated by the CCS Tenerife of Salvamento Marítimo on the night of Sep 19. The 'Guardamar Calíope' along with the 'Salvamar Adhara' rescued 327 people from two cayucos. The 'Guardamar Calipoe' transferred them to La Restinga. During the same night, the 'Guardamar Urania' rescued 113 people and transferred them to the port of La Restinga, and the 'Salvamar Mizar' rescued 56 people from a cayuco and transferred them to San Sebastián de La Gomera. Tihs respnse was coordinated by the CCS Las Palmas of Salvamento Maritimo.